Maples Group advises on a broad range of debt issuances, securitisations, and structured products, spanning multiple asset classes and jurisdictions. The practice is led by Stephen McLoughlin, who has deep expertise in structured finance issues and derivatives, with particular focus on CLOs, ETC programmes, and structured products. Callaghan Kennedy is also a key figure, recognised for his work on Irish asset securitisation and acquisition finance mandates. Una Killeen stands out for her advice on the restructuring and implementation of a range of debt capital markets and structured finance transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The Maples team are all extremely proactive, knowledgeable and pragmatic. They aren't your usual local counsel who "deliver and forget"; Maples actively think about getting the deal done and will think with you to achieve a speedy conclusion. They foster a great culture because these attributes hold from the most senior of partners to their junior lawyers, which is great to see.’
- ‘Callaghan Kennedy, Lynn Cramer, Joe O'Neill, Ted Byrne and Emma Boylan are all great lawyers. They are proactive thinkers and anticipate potential issues so as to solve them before they become problems.’
- ‘Super helpful and responsive.’
- ‘Joe O'Neill is one of the outstanding finance partners at his level in the world.’
- ‘Maples have a market-leading Irish structure finance team. They work on many of the leading Euro CLO transactions in the market and very client friendly.’
- ‘The capital markets team at Maples is deeply knowledgeable, responsive and all around a safe pair of hands. I am always pleased to see them on a deal!’
Key clients
- Atlas Warehouse Lending Company, L.P.
- FIL Investments International and FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited
- Fortress Investment Group LLC
- Palmer Square Capital Management, LLC
- Portman Square 2023- NPL1
- Waterfall Asset Management, LLC
- CVC Credit Partners
Work highlights
Advised Atlas Warehouse Lending Company, L.P. on the $1bn inaugural 144a Bond Issuance comprising of $500m 6.050% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 and $500m 6.250% Notes due 2030 and simultaneous $1bn revolving credit facility.
Advised Fortress on the CLO issuance by Fortress Credit Europe BSL 202X-1 DAC and the establishment of an EU/UK securitisation risk retention structure.
Advised Palmer Square Capital Management, LLC in connection with the issuance of €429.9m in tranched CLO notes and the sale of underlying assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Capital markets: Debt
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Practice head
Stephen McLoughlin
Other key lawyers
Callaghan Kennedy; Una Killeen; Lynn Cramer; Joe O'Neill; Ted Byrne; Emma Boylan; Rory Beasley